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Outdoor Fun at Castle Kennedy Gardens

Outdoor fun for all ages continues at Castle Kennedy Gardens this week with Garden walks and bug hunts!

The Head Gardener will lead a Guided Walk on Wednesday 10th April at 2:00pm, showcasing the 21 Champion Trees in the Gardens – these are the tallest, broadest or oldest of their kind recorded in the Tree Register. Cost is £2 plus admission to the Gardens and includes a slice of home-made cake and hot refreshment in the tea room.

Dumfries and Galloway Council Ranger brings the Wild Spring Festival to the Gardens on Friday 12th April. Young people can enjoy pond dipping from 11:00am – 12:30pm and Bug Hunts from 2:00pm – 3:30pm. Cost is included within admission to the Gardens, wear outdoor clothing.

The Gardens are now open daily from 10:00am – 5:00pm. Enjoy delicious home-baking and light lunches of soup, sandwiches, baked potatoes and Panini’s in the Tearoom. The Gift Shop and Plant Centre are also open for business.

A full programme of events takes place in the gardens throughout the season including regular Sunday adventures with the new Garden Ranger. For further information, or to request an event leaflet visit www.castlekennedygardens.co.uk or contact Marketing department at 01776 702 024.